The following is a list of naming opportunities available in recognition of significant gifts to Missouri Western State University. This list and associated amounts are subject to change. Donors are encouraged to work with the Development staff early in the process of determining naming opportunities that will most closely match the donor’s interests with the University’s needs.
Colleges
| College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $7.5 million |
| College of Professional Studies | $7.5 million |
Schools
| School of Fine and Performing Arts | $5 million |
| School of Nursing and Health Professions | $5 million |
Buildings/Complexes
| Craig School of Business Building* | $15 million |
| Performing Arts Center* | $4 million |
| Indoor Sports Complex | $2.5 million |
| Spring Sports Complex | $1.5 million |
| 3D Arts Annex | $1.5 million |
| Commons Building | $750,000 |
Indoor Spaces
| Library (Hearnes Center) | $2 million |
| Fieldhouse (M.O. Looney Complex) | $1 million |
| Theater (Potter Hall) | $1 million |
| Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (Potter Hall) | $1 million |
| Percussion Studio (Potter Hall) | $500,000 |
| Vocal Rehearsal Hall (Potter Hall) | $200,000 |
| Flexible Studio (Potter Hall) | $750,000 |
| Special Collections Room (Hearnes Center) | $250,000 |
| Volleyball Court ( M.O. Looney Complex) | $250,000 |
| Lecture Halls† | $250,000 |
| Atrium (Agenstein-Remington Halls) | $250,000 |
| West Wing (Agenstein-Remington Halls) | $250,000 |
| Greenhouse (Agenstein Hall) | $250,000 |
| Digital Animation Studio (Potter Hall) | $150,000 |
| Drawing Studio (Potter Hall) | $150,000 |
| Graphics Studio (Potter Hall) | $150,000 |
| Photography Studio (Potter Hall) | $150,000 |
| Painting Studio (Potter Hall) | $150,000 |
| Gallery (Potter Hall) | $100,000 |
| Green Room (Potter Hall) | $100,000 |
| Computer Laboratories† | $50,000 |
| General Laboratories† | $50,000 |
| Costume Shop (Potter Hall) | $50,000 |
| Dressing Rooms (Potter Hall) | $25,000 |
| General Classrooms† | $25,000 |
| Interview Rooms (Eder Hall) | $10,000 |
| Practice Rooms (Potter Hall) | $5,000 |
Centers
| Center for Entrepreneurship | $4 million |
| Non-Traditional Student/Veterans Center | $500,000 |
| International Student Services & Recruitment Center | $500,000 |
| Center for Multicultural Education | $500,000 |
| Center for Student Involvement | $500,000 |
| Accessibility Resource Center | $500,000 |
| Biology Studies Center | $500,000 |
| Chemistry Studies Center | $500,000 |
| Student Testing Center | $500,000 |
| Career Development Center | $500,000 |
| Counseling Center | $250,000 |
Outdoor Spaces
| Outdoor Track* | $1 million |
| Baseball Stadium | $750,000 |
| Softball Stadium | $750,000 |
| Tennis Courts* | $500,000 |
| Walking Trail | $250,000 |
| Hearnes Patio | $100,000 |
| Murphy Patio | $100,000 |
| East Patio of Potter Hall | $100,000 |
| Cross Country Course* | $100,000 |
Endowed Faculty Support Funds (State Assisted)
| Dean | $2.5 million |
| Chair | $2 million |
| Professorship | $1.5 million |
| Visiting Scholar/Artist | $1 million |
Endowed Programs
| Eggs & Issues Speakers Series | $200,000 |
Endowed Scholarships ($10,000 minimum required)
| Full Scholarship (in-state tuition, room & board, general fees) | $350,000 |
| Partial Scholarship | $10,000 minimum |
General Endowment ($10,000 minimum required)
| Unrestricted | $10,000 minimum |
| Restricted to Program or Department | $10,000 minimum |
*Future construction based on availability of funds.
†Commemorative opportunities are available throughout the campus (i.e. general classrooms and laboratories). Donors will be recognized appropriately with a plaque.
According to the University’s Naming Policy, all permanently named buildings and grounds and associated amounts must be approved by the University president and Board of Governors. This list is subject to change.
Payment schedules for naming pledges will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis; however, at least 50 percent of the donor’s pledge must be received before a naming request is presented to the Board of Governors for final approval.